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03-26-2012, 12:28 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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bluefish leaders
when they are cutting plugs off
what is the preferred length for metal leaders
standard 10 inch or even longer?
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03-26-2012, 12:44 PM
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Retired Surfer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Sunset Grill
Posts: 9,511
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Leaders don't have to be that long
Personally, considering the plug length is usually six inches or longer that the bluefish hooked onto I make my leaders only about six inches long. That gives you twelve inches of protection before any teeth get near your line. One has to remember that keeping ones line very taught at all times is of parmount importance as well. I make some of mine only about four inches. That may be tempting faith to some people, but I don't get cut off.
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Swimmer a.k.a. YO YO MA
Serial Mailbox Killer/Seal Fisherman
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03-26-2012, 12:46 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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that's what i've always used
but didn't know if some of you guys used even longer ones
Hence the Question. Thanks Swimmer
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03-26-2012, 12:50 PM
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Not Jack
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Other Cape
Posts: 1,239
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I find that I rarely get chewed off with 60-80 lb mono (which most of my leaders are, for the rocks). But when I'm specifically targeting blues, I generally use 18" prepackaged leaders. I haven't noticed any difference in catch rate, and I've had cutoffs when using the 8" or 12" ones. YMMV!
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03-26-2012, 01:35 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,939
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Lots of times it isn't even the fish you have hooked that gets your line. Stupid things  |
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03-26-2012, 01:42 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Cumberland,RI
Posts: 8,555
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18 inches of wire.
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Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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03-26-2012, 02:47 PM
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Too old to give a....
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,505
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WESTPORTMAFIA
Lots of times it isn't even the fish you have hooked that gets your line. Stupid things |
Agreed.
Can't tell you how many times it's the buddy fish trying to steal the presumed meal hanging out of the hooked fish's mouth.
Rat bastards!
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May fortune favor the foolish....
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03-26-2012, 03:25 PM
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Canceled
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: vt
Posts: 13,425
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Don't cast into the middle of the yellow eyed devils, you will lose less plugs on the edges
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03-27-2012, 10:19 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Ct
Posts: 69
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I use 50# or 60# mono leader and rarley get bit off.
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03-27-2012, 11:31 AM
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"Fishbucket"
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bahston Hahbah
Posts: 6,588
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if I'm chunking specificly for blues I use toilet chain and 12/0 long shank shark hooks. They don't mind
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03-27-2012, 11:38 AM
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slow eddie
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 1,494
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i fish 90%surf . love to c+r the large guys. i use 36"+ home made 60# wire leaders. haven't lost a plug in a very long time. i use plugs for blues that have a short shank 5/0 hook with the barb removed. i remove the front treble hook.
quick release.
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put them back alive. i do have grandkids.
as your hair gets whiter, your gear gets lighter. 
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03-27-2012, 02:00 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thefishingfreak
if I'm chunking specificly for blues I use toilet chain and 12/0 long shank shark hooks. They don't mind
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Hey Freak?
Do you Jiggle the Handle  |
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03-27-2012, 06:15 PM
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"Fishbucket"
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bahston Hahbah
Posts: 6,588
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Best bloofish chunking rig
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